Afghan Special Forces Veteran Attacked at Work
Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, 39, a decorated Afghan war hero and former translator for UK forces, was viciously assaulted while working as a security guard at a UK train station on March 26. The father-of-one, who trained at Sandhurst and fled the Taliban disguised as a woman, was hospitalised with severe brain injuries. He remains in a serious but stable condition and faces a tough recovery, which doctors say could take months.
Two Teenage Girls Arrested
British Transport Police arrested two 17-year-old girls at the scene in connection with the attack, but both have since been released on bail as investigations continue. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Atwell said: “Our thoughts are with Noor and his family as we continue to investigate this serious incident. We urge anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.”
Family in Shock as Ex-Partner Rises to the Challenge
Noor’s ex-partner, George Morse, a nurse and mother to their two-year-old son, has had to put her life on hold to care for him. Family friend Jacqueline Skott revealed the nurse had helped Noor settle in the UK after he fled Afghanistan.
“Suddenly her life has been thrown into disarray,” Ms Skott told The Mirror. “George has stepped up with extraordinary compassion, juggling her career, single parenthood, and supporting Noor through hospital battles.”
Doctors warn that Noor will struggle to create new memories for weeks, and specialists estimate it may take up to six months to understand the full extent of the damage.
From Afghan Special Forces to Homeless Refugee
Noor joined the Afghan military at age 16, rising to deputy commander of an elite counter-terrorism unit who saved diplomats during deadly Kabul attacks. When the Taliban regained control in 2021, Noor escaped to Britain, initially facing homelessness before starting a family and working as a security guard.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The attack occurred at 8:31pm on March 26. Police ask anyone with information to contact them by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 741 of 26 March.
